Supervisory Compliance Investigator (National Programs Director) SME

Full Job Description

This position will serve as the Director of the National Programs located in the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety.

This position will serve as an advisor to the Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Hazardous Materials Safety Field Operations, Associate Administrator for Hazardous Materials Safety, and the Office of Chief Counsel concerning compliance with and enforcement of the Federal hazardous materials transportation law and the Hazardous Materials Regulations.

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must meet the specialized experience qualifications for the grade at which you are requesting consideration.

To qualify for the Grade 15, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equal or equivalent to the GS-14, it must include: Experience analyzing and developing risk-based data driven solutions.

Experience managing hazardous materials programs, projects and personnel. Experience developing and executing national policies related to the safe transportation of hazardous materials.

Experience supervising a hazardous materials investigation and enforcement field operation program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Technical Competence - Use knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; work with, understand, and evaluate technical information related to the job; advise others on technical issues.

Oral Communication - Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); make clear and convincing oral presentations; listen to others, attend to nonverbal cues, and respond appropriately.

Compliance - Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with Federal laws, regulations, and guidance.

Leadership - Influence, motivate, and challenge others; adapt leadership styles to a variety of situations.

For all types of consideration, experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For additional information about applying to Federal positions, please click on the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=e4 All applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Major Duties:

As a Supervisory Compliance Investigator (National Programs Director), you will: Provide executive leadership and integration for the Accident Investigation, Fitness, and Training/Qualifications branches, ensuring unified direction, aligned priorities, and cohesive execution of national programs.

Translate the agency's strategic plan into action, establishing clear performance expectations, measurable outcomes, and accountability mechanisms across all three branches.

Foster cross-functional collaboration and team cohesion, breaking down silos and promoting coordinated planning, information sharing, and continuous improvement.

Partner closely with Regional Directors and senior leadership, ensuring national consistency, operational alignment, and responsive support to field execution needs.

Oversee performance, risk management, and resource alignment, ensuring accident response readiness, workforce fitness compliance, and standardized training and qualification programs that support mission effectiveness and public safety.

The ideal candidate is a strategic and operational leader capable of unifying three branches into a cohesive, high-performing division aligned with the agency's strategic objectives.

They must excel at cross-functional collaboration, partnering with peers to ensure consistent national execution, consistency and disciplined delivery.